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IBC 2013: Second Screen and Social Innovation
Industry News & Streaming

IBC 2013: Second Screen and Social Innovation

by John PokornyPanelists:Daniel Danker, Chief Product Officer of Shazam Dan Biddle, Head of Broadcast Partnerships, Twitter UK Matt Millar, CEO, Tellybug Steve Godman, IMI MobileDaniel Danker: (L…
Thursday, 26 September 2013 · 5 min read
Why Every Director Needs an AD
Miscellaneous

Why Every Director Needs an AD

above: Chicago-based AD Stephanie Clemonsby featured blog contributor, Jeremy PinckertAs the Velvet Underground famously sang, “I’m Beginning to See the Light.” Or at least a recent project I was sla…
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 · 7 min read
What's to Come at 2013's BroadcastTVCon
Industry News & Streaming

What's to Come at 2013's BroadcastTVCon

BroadbandTVcon started 5 years ago under the name OTTCON, in reference to Over-the-Top TV and Video. As the market and industry has matured, BroadbandTV encompasses all the exciting developments in …
Tuesday, 10 September 2013 · 3 min read
ClearCut FX brings Cutting Edge Visuals to Box Office Hits
Miscellaneous

ClearCut FX brings Cutting Edge Visuals to Box Office Hits

What do major blockbuster movies like Hunger Games, Oz: The Great and Powerful, MIB III, Alice in Wonderland and numerous movies you dished money out to see all have in common? Not only amazing visua…
Wednesday, 04 September 2013 · 7 min read
Tips to Turn your Video Viral
Production Craft & Techniques

Tips to Turn your Video Viral

Online marketing is an ever-changing landscape, and this is particularly true with regards to the world of viral videos. Whilst once an area dominated by CGI frogs and dancing cats, companies are mor…
Thursday, 29 August 2013 · 4 min read
The Do's & Dont's of a Successful Career in Music Production
Production Craft & Techniques

The Do's & Dont's of a Successful Career in Music Production

Almost everybody knows that there’s a lot of fierce competition when it comes to breaking into the music industry - particularly in the production arena. However, many people make the same mistakes y…
Thursday, 29 August 2013 · 4 min read
The Canon EOS C300: An Amazing Camera for Documentary Filmmaking
Gear & Production Technology

The Canon EOS C300: An Amazing Camera for Documentary Filmmaking

by John PokornyThe Canon EOS C300 is always in our carrying case for all interviews and shows we attend across the globe, and it’s great to find out how much it is used in the documentary filmmaking …
Thursday, 22 August 2013 · 3 min read
How to use Instagram on Live Event Set
Production Craft & Techniques

How to use Instagram on Live Event Set

Being on the set of a live production event gives you lots of opportunities to show off some amazing visual imagery with both clients and friends alike. How do you do this? Social media, of course. A…
Friday, 16 August 2013 · 3 min read
Whether to Freelance or to Run a Company?
Miscellaneous

Whether to Freelance or to Run a Company?

by featured blog contributor, Jeremy PinckertIn working as a director and also as an owner of a video production company for 10 years, there are many different categories of relationships I have expe…
Friday, 09 August 2013 · 6 min read
AbelCine LA Celebrates Upgraded Facility with Open House
Industry News & Streaming

AbelCine LA Celebrates Upgraded Facility with Open House

AbelCine recently hosted an Open House at their Burbank facility to celebrate its renovation and expansion. An estimated 300 people attended throughout the day, participating in seminars, chatting wi…
Wednesday, 31 July 2013 · 1 min read
Tips for Getting the Right Sound for Your Live Concert
Production Craft & Techniques

Tips for Getting the Right Sound for Your Live Concert

When it comes to producing live music, getting the sound to come out flawlessly is one of the most difficult aspects. Both the performers and the sound team share responsibility of this particular as…
Friday, 19 July 2013 · 4 min read